Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Political Science, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Students are required to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a language other than English. Intermediate-level proficiency is demonstrated by successful completion of a 4th-semester language course.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
POL 120: American Government 3 P S 1100: AMER NAT GOVT & POLIT UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
POL 210: Comparative Government 3 P S 2240: COMPARATIVE POLITICS Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
POL 220: International Relations 3 P S 2120: INTL POLIT FOREIGN POL Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
POL 130: State & Local Government 3 P S 2130: STATE & LOCAL GOVT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A minor is required for this degree

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PS/CJ 3115 4

Research Methods

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Final Area Course 3

Choose one course from one of these areas: Theory & Methodology; Public Law & Judicial Behavior; Public Administration; Political Behavior; or Public Policy on program of study

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Political Science Elective 1 3

A total of 15 hours (5 courses) is required. You must take a Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
FL 1040: Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Minor Course 1 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Political Science Elective 2 3
Political Science Elective 3 3
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
Minor Course 2 3
Minor Course 3 3
Political Science Elective 4 3
Political Science Elective 5 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
Free Elective 3
P S 4800 1

CAPSTONE
Minor Course 6 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3

Take enough hours to meet the 120 hour requirement for graduation